Temporary Entrance Closures, Experiential Learning Centre: February 2, 3

Temporary closures during the lift of sections of the scrim onto the Experiential Learning Centre on February 2 and/or 3. 

OCAD U celebrates re-opening of Rosalie Sharp Pavilion

Ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo: Martin Iskander
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

OCAD University officially celebrated the re-opening of the Rosalie Sharp Pavilion, at 115 McCaul St.  ̶  home of the Experiential Learning Centre. The building’s refurbishment is a milestone in the Creative City Campus project, boldly re-imagining the use of space to expand studio, digital and work-integrated-learning learning.

At the event, Dr. Sara Diamond, President and Vice-Chancellor, OCAD University, thanked long-time benefactors of the university, Rosalie and Isadore Sharp for their continued support. An alumna of OCAD University, artist and designer Rosalie Sharp was the university’s first Chancellor.

The Sharps bought the building in 1998 and generously donated it to OCAD U, followed by a $5 million commitment to the Ideas Need Space campaign in 2001. This led to the creation of the famed Sharp Centre for Design, designed by the late architect Will Alsop. In addition, the Sharps donated $4 million towards OCAD U’s current campaign, Ignite Imagination.

During the event, Leslie Gales, Chair of the Ignite Imagination campaign, announced the launch of Phase Two of Ignite Imagination: a target of $30 million to achieve a goal of $100 million dollars to complete the Creative City Campus project.

Special guests at the event included MPP Chris Glover, representing Spadina – Fort York, and MPP David Piccini, who represents Northumberland - Peterborough South and is Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities.

The renewal of the building was supported by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, with a grant of $27 million towards the Creative City Campus project and the Government of Canada with $2 million in funding through the Strategic Investment Fund.  

Tania Bortolotto of Bortolotto Architects designed the renewal of the building, which includes a stainless steel scrim. The scrim represents a data visualization of downtown Toronto streets overlaid with locations of art and cultural institutions frequented by the university’s students and areas of important public art. With the south portion of the scrim in place, further sections of scrim will be mounted on the west and north sides of the pavilion, in December.

Temporary Entrance Closure, Experiential Learning Centre

The main entrance to the Experiential Learning Centre will be closed periodically the week of October 23 to 27 to faciliate the safety requirements of construction on the exterior of the building. 

Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers now located in 115 McCaul

CEAD LOGO
Tuesday, October 16, 2018

OCAD U is pleased to announce the Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) has moved into its new, expanded offices on Level 3 of the Experiential Learning Centre in the Rosalie Sharp Pavilion at 115 McCaul Street. 

Over the summer and early autumn, the CEAD developed an expanded scope of activities to increase opportunities to help students and recent graduates succeed in the world of work. Their new space in the Experiential Learning Centre means they are now ready to facilitate this new programming: finding creative jobs and learning placements, special events and programs, professional mentorship and networking opportunities. The new space also includes presentation areas and workspace for employment partners, students and recent grads, as well as for visiting artists, designers and entrepreneurs who are collaborating with students.

While there remain a few finishing touches to be completed, the OCAD U community is welcome to stop in, say hi, meet the staff, learn about the latest opportunities, and check out the new CEAD facilities!

Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers
Level 3, 115 McCaul Street
Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Shellie Zhang, Community Animator, 416-977-6000 Ext. 3706

CCC Update

We’re preparing for another Creative City Campus milestone: the Experiential Learning Centre in the Rosalie Sharp Pavilion at 115 McCaul St. is ready to OFFICIALLY open its doors. In addition to becoming the new home for the Centre for Emerging Artists and Designers, the building will also include thesis space for students in Graphic Design, Advertising, Industrial Design and Integrated Media. An event will take place on Thursday, October 30 to honour donors Rosalie and Isadore Sharp for their continuing support in shaping our campus and programs. The event starts at 5 p.m. with remarks at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Creative City Campus Update: December 2017

An update on the status of the Experiential Learning Centre, George Reid House construction, Fabrication Studios, and the CCC Site Strategy for the campus expansion. 

Résumé/CV, Portfolio & Interview Skills Drop-In Clinic

Monday, November 10, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Offered by the Career Development office, these sessions are first-come, first-served and are ideal for students looking to have a 20 minute one-on-one conversation around enhancing their essential professional documents, online presence or prepare for an upcoming interview.

Venue & Address: 
Room 415 in 100 McCaul St.
Website: 
http://www.ocadu.ca/careerdevelopment
Email: 
careerdevelopment@ocadu.ca
Cost: 
Free

Résumé/CV, Portfolio & Interview Skills Drop-In Clinic

Friday, November 7, 2014 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Offered by the Career Development office, these sessions are first-come, first-served and are ideal for students looking to have a 20 minute one-on-one conversation around enhancing their essential professional documents, online presence or prepare for an upcoming interview.

Venue & Address: 
Room 264 in 100 McCaul Street
Website: 
http://www.ocadu.ca/careerdevelopment
Email: 
careerdevelopment@ocadu.ca
Cost: 
Free

Résumé/CV Drop-In Clinic

Résumé/CV Drop-In Clinic
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 8:00pm

Immediate, applicable feedback on key documents...

Students are invited to drop in to the Learning Zone and meet one-on-one with representatives from Career Development and Experiential Learning, who can help direct the development of your résumé, CV, cover letters and other professional documents.

Get the immediate help you're seeking, whether you're considering employment next semester, this summer or opportunities after graduation! Every student will be provided with additional take-away resources for later use.

The Learning Zone

 

www.ocadu.ca/careerdevelopment

 

zfarber@ocadu.ca

 

Free

Venue & Address: 
113 McCaul St., Level 1 Toronto, Ontario 416-977-6000 x3843

Résumé/CV Drop-In Clinic

Résumé/CV Drop-In Clinic
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 8:00pm

Immediate, applicable feedback on key documents...

Students are invited to drop in to the Learning Zone and meet one-on-one with representatives from Career Development and Experiential Learning, who can help direct the development of your résumé, CV, cover letters and other professional documents.

Get the immediate help you're seeking, whether you're considering employment next semester, this summer or opportunities after graduation! Every student will be provided with additional take-away resources for later use.

 

416-977-6000 x3843

 

www.ocadu.ca/careerdevelopment

zfarber@ocadu.ca

 

Free

Venue & Address: 
The Learning Zone 113 McCaul St., Level 1 Toronto, Ontario